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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MSc Business Analytics teaches you to apply the latest analytical and quantitative tools to make informed business decisions on the available data. You will also examine the ethical use and management of data in terms of the impact on society and individuals.

Open to business and non-business graduates, the strength of the course is how it draws together business analytics from a range of business subjects. It gives you options to specialise in marketing, finance, Big Data, Management or with International Business.

Geared towards participants who value combining business analytical skills with those of business, with teaching support from our Computing Science colleagues, it provides necessary skills to analyse data and understand the models of business analytics. Business analytical skills are increasingly important in a world that generates large quantities of data, are highly valued by employers, and in large demand.

Providing the necessary associated business skills so that business analysts have the business contextual awareness to operate at the highest level of understanding based on the ‘needs’ and ‘uses’ of the analysis. To help you have the greatest impact on your businesses, we will teach you how to manage and use appropriate visualization techniques plus prescriptive and predictive analytics with a focus on businesses.

Business Analytics and Big Data MSc: This option opens a wider range of module options delivered by our colleagues in Computing Science. A background in computing is not required but this option may be more suited to graduates who are more interested in computing science areas.

Careers

The business disciplines within MSc Business Analytics and its pathway options are among the most sought after by employers.

Based on available data, graduates tend to find employment in the technology, finance, and consulting sectors mostly. Recruiters of business analytics include both FTSE 100 companies and government organisations.

Typical roles undertaken by a graduate of Business Analytics include Account Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Management Specialist, Planning Manager, Data Scientists, and consultants.

Any graduate that is able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the importance of data and how to benefit from understanding data will be highly employable.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland

A highly valued and recognised education in a multicultural study destination. You’ll be supported by a global community of friendly staff and students.
Places of worship in and around campus, international food stores can be found across the city, and there are a range of international student societies.
Scholarships are available to help eligible students get the most from their studies, and there is dedicated support for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    33rd out of 123 9

    30th out of 117 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    177 82%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    41st

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.10 77%

    50th

    57
  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    173 78%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    38th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.17 79%

    21st

    12

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